DON'T FALL FOR MAKEUP MYTHS!

REALITY CHECK- Foundation MUST match your neck …and chest
if you’re wearing a low neckline or a strapless top.Due to exposure and environmental stress, the skin on our
face tends to be slightly different in color (depth or tone), and does not
always match the rest of our body.A successful choice in foundation means the two colors must be matched
perfectly so the face makeup looks seamless against the adjoining exposed areas
of the body which are not made up. The best place to test for the correct
foundation color is on the chin or jawline to see how well it matches the neck
directly below it.

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MYTH – Mineral makeup is better/safer because minerals are
natural.

REALITY CHECK - Guess what …ALL makeup is made of minerals.Mineral pigments are what give makeup
products their color. What many people don’t know is that a mineral makeup
might contain other ingredients harmful to sensitive skin and can even cause acne.It’s important to read ingredient listings carefully if you have an
existing skin condition …because even mineral makeup advertised as “good for
you” can end up being bad for you.

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MYTH – Use a concealer one shade lighter than your
foundation to disguise under-eye darkness.

REALITY CHECK – A lighter color will accentuate the
darkness and possibly make it look even worse.Your concealer should match your skin-tone exactly to
disguise under-eye darkness effectively.

REALITY CHECK – Up close and in person at a business or
social event, people can tell when you’ve overdone the ‘corrective’
shading.If you don’t do it
carefully and completely blend highlight and contour you’ll look like you have
stripes on your face. Also remember that bronzer and blush are NOT appropriate
contour products.BMPRO makes a special Kit that has realistic shading and highlight colors in
an easy to use formula.